NJLandboarder - 7-1-2011 at 08:23 PM
i have heard about some people using skimboards with kites has anyone done this? is it worth getting a skimboard for?
im not really looking to buy a kite board im just more of looking for somethinng to use when im on vacation and the beaches are too crowded to
land-board
if i buy one i would plan on buying the stomp pads that have the foot strap mounts so i can take them on and off
geokite - 7-1-2011 at 08:39 PM
I've done this, mostly early on (2000 or so). Still see lots of skim boards at certain places.
Keep in mind that it isn't like usual skim boarding, where you are on a thin layer of water. Gotta go into water with some depth, so you can edge
against the kite. Otherwise, the kite just falls out of the sky.
No real need for straps.
Houston AirHead - 7-1-2011 at 09:11 PM
Yes skims are very fun. They allow you to go very far upwind. Best used with stomp pads. And water shoes/barefoot.
2. Lightwind ability
3. Affordable
4. Unique riding experience
5. FUN
NJLandboarder - 7-1-2011 at 10:05 PM
thank you! do you recommend any skimboards or a size? because i weigh like 132
Houston AirHead - 7-1-2011 at 10:38 PM
i got a Victoria Foamie online, its about 140cm long. Might as well go with a medium. Skims are awesome light winds toys.
http://www.skimshop.com/Skimboards_Victoria_Skimboards-p-1-c...
shaggs2riches - 7-1-2011 at 11:09 PM
I saw a bunch for sale over the holidays for around $100 and almost bought one, but wasn't sure if there was something special about a kite specific
skim. Looks like it could be a blast once you got the hang of it. I'd better learn to ride a regular board on water first though.
NJLandboarder - 9-1-2011 at 12:13 PM
on pkf?
shaggs2riches - 9-1-2011 at 05:02 PM
No it was at a gas station along the highway on Vancouver Island B.C. I think that even on flat water a skim could prove a good time with or without
kite. Tried my kids little one at the lake and I definitely was too heavy......but the kids on the other hand could get out a good 10-15 feet.
PHREERIDER - 10-1-2011 at 09:14 AM
you gotta have a flat spot to work it. chop just kills it. def fun though. the fails will ALWAYS keep the skim sessions short. flats spots,
tidal pools are fun but a couple inches of water , like here ....a few hip shots, skinned knees and tweaked shoulders and its over. most skim is fun
for sure, the bigger the board the better. light air kite skills need quick and smooth or its gonna pull you over .
big flat lagoon type, all day no problem, but beach and surf edge what a beating!
vtliter - 10-1-2011 at 10:18 AM
here's your source for all things skim, surf and kite.
http://www.losethestraps.com/
It's more than a casual thing with these folks. There's videos on this site of guys kiting on skims and slashing waves
WELDNGOD - 11-1-2011 at 07:02 PM
CJ , I was thinkin about trying a" wakeskate "cause they have fins that would be more like a kiteboard. Check them out too.
NJLandboarder - 17-1-2011 at 01:28 PM
i was thinking about that and I've also been looking at kiteboard I'm not sure why but I'm still leaning toward a skim board
half of the reason I want it is for something to play with when the wind is in absence
but at the same time i want to be able to head out on the water when the beaches are crowded and maybe bring my venom and skim along when my family
goes on vacation to the bahamas